Obituaries

Carol L. Johnson

Carol L. Johnson

Apr 11, 2023

Carol LaVonne Johnson, age 86 of Cannon Falls, died at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls, MN, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Carol was born on November 8, 1936, the daughter of Lewis and Christine Gjemse. She grew up in Hader and graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1954.

She married Conrad Johnson on July 16, 1955, and they...

Rev. William E. Crews

Rev. William E. Crews

Apr 9, 2023

Leave it to Bill Crews to die on Easter Sunday!  Liturgy was life to him and his final act was also his final sermon, making clear to us all of his belief that there IS life after death and he was moving on to what he joyfully referred to as “…the great by and by.”

 

Easter Sunday, April 9th...

Nancy J. Lee

Nancy J. Lee

Apr 4, 2023

 

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Nancy Jo Lee loving mother of 2 children passed away at age 69.

 

Nancy was born April 17, 1953, In Minneapolis, MN to Robert P Kennedy and Betty D (Carlile). She graduated from John Marshall High School in Rochester, MN and Rochester Vocational. She had a daughter Ella and son Dean.  

 

Nancy...

John R. Lofgren

John R. Lofgren

Mar 30, 2023

John Richard Lofgren, age 70 of Cannon Falls and formerly of St. Paul and Minneapolis, died on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Bay View Nursing & Rehab Center in Red Wing.

John was born on August 24, 1952 in St. Paul, the son of Richard and Delores (Mauston) Lofgren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by...

Tony Kleinschmidt

Tony Kleinschmidt

Mar 19, 2023

Anthony Paul “Tony” Kleinschmidt, age 69 of Oronoco, MN, died peacefully at home on Sunday evening, March 19, 2023.

Tony was born on March 15, 1954, in Winona, MN, the son of Henry and Florence (Galewski) Kleinschmidt. He attended Winona Cotter High School, where he excelled in athletics. He was a 3-sport letter winner in football, basketball, and track. He...

Harold O. Lund

Harold O. Lund

Mar 1, 2023

Harold Orville Lund, age 87 of Diamond Bluff, WI and formerly of Randolph, died on Wednesday evening, March 1, 2023, at the Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Community.

Harold was born on September 30, 1935 in Torquay, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Harry and Minnie (Nelson) Lund. In his younger years, Harold worked as a farm hand. After leaving Canada, he...

Heidi S. Holmes-Helgren

Heidi S. Holmes-Helgren

Feb 27, 2023

Heidi Suzanne Holmes-Helgren, age 65 of Rosemount and formerly of Cannon Falls, died at her home on February 27, 2023.

Heidi was born on October 3, 1957, in Farmington, the daughter of John and Helen (Linehan) Holmes. She grew up in Bloomington, and in her senior year, moved to Cannon Falls. She graduated from Cannon Falls High School in 1975.

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Rev. Donald F. Hochmuth, Jr.

Rev. Donald F. Hochmuth, Jr.

Feb 25, 2023

Rev. Donald Frederick Hochmuth of Frontenac, MN passed away peacefully on February 25th, after a day of listening to his favorite hymns played by his four sons on their horns.

Don was born in St. Paul on April 28th, 1940, to Donald Frederick Hochmuth Sr. and Carol Virginia (Pederson).  Upon graduating from Henry Sibley High School, he attended Bethany...

Jerome W. Pasch

Jerome W. Pasch

Feb 21, 2023

 

Jerome W. Pasch, age 65, of Menomonie, WI, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus, in Rochester.

Jerome William Pasch was born on July 30, 1957, in Red Wing, the son of Lawrence and Donna (Anderson) Pasch. He was raised on a farm in rural Cannon Falls with his family. Jerome has lived...

Roger A. Zimmerman

Roger A. Zimmerman

Feb 19, 2023

Roger Allan Zimmerman, age 86, a lifelong resident of Cannon Falls, died on Sunday morning, February 19, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Methodist Campus. 

 Roger was born on November 21, 1936, in Red Wing, the son of Edgar and Gladys (Banks) Zimmerman. He graduated from Cannon Falls High School. 

Roger married Ona Lee Helgerson on October 23, 1954, at...

Jeanette A. Hillmann

Jeanette A. Hillmann

Feb 13, 2023

 

Jeanette Hillmann, age 85, of Cannon Falls, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Cannon Rivers Senior Living.

Jeanette Ann Hillmann was born on April 24, 1937 in Morgan, MN, the daughter of Marvin and Verna (Zimmermann) Fenske. She grew up in Morgan and graduated from high school there in 1955. She went on to Mankato State Teacher’s College, receiving...

Helen M. Baughman

Helen M. Baughman

Feb 8, 2023

 

Helen Baughman, age 87, of Cannon Falls, died Wed, Feb 8, at her home.

Helen Mae Baughman was born on Feb. 16, 1935, in St. Paul, the daughter of Ted and Mabel (Anderson) Hackman. She grew up there and graduated from Johnson High School. On January 4, 1955, she was married to Harold Baughman in Minneapolis. Helen enjoyed playing...

William "Bill" Ammentorp

William "Bill" Ammentorp

Feb 4, 2023

William Marston “Bill” Ammentorp, age 89 of Cannon Falls, died at his home on Saturday morning, February 4, 2023.   

Bill was born on August 26, 1933 in Withee, Wisconsin, the only child of Olaf and Marie (Larsen) Ammentorp, and was proud of his Danish heritage. He was born at home on his parents’ dairy farm.  He grew up as a...

Frederick "Chopper" Branshaw

Frederick "Chopper" Branshaw

Feb 3, 2023

Frederick Cole "Chopper" Branshaw, age 78, died on Friday evening, February 3, 2023 at The Terrace at Cannon Falls.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date.

Rick Stock

Rick Stock

Feb 1, 2023

Richard Jeremy Stock, age 44 of Zumbrota and formerly of Cannon Falls, died on Wednesday evening, February 1, 2023 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals – St. Mary’s Campus, Rochester.

Rick was born on May 20, 1978 in Germany, the son of Richard “Buck” and Maxine (Rehfeld) Stock. He grew up in Cannon Falls and attended Cannon Falls Schools. He worked as...

Kevin Tucker

Kevin Tucker

Jan 27, 2023

Kevin L. Tucker passed away at the age of 68 at his residence at The Terrace at Cannon Falls, Minnesota on January 27, 2023. 

Kevin was born to Eldon and Mildred Tucker on August 13, 1954 in Burlington, Iowa. He graduated from Postville High School in Postville, IA in 1972. He married Sheila Fuelling and they had three children together. 

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Renee M. Rehder

Renee M. Rehder

Jan 19, 2023

 

Renee Marie Rehder, age 82, died on Jan 19, 2023, peacefully at her home. She had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer just a month before. She did not have to suffer long.

Renee was born on August 14, 1940 in Minneapolis, the daughter of John and Dolores (Murphy) Greven. She grew up and graduated from high school in...

John McDonald, Jr.

John McDonald, Jr.

Jan 17, 2023

Retired Naval Lieutenant Commander John L. McDonald, Jr., also known to many as “Mac”, age 89 of Bradenton, FL, and Cannon Falls, MN, died peacefully at his Cannon Falls home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

John was born on January 31, 1933 in Cortez, FL, a fishing village, the son of John Sr. and Mamie “Ruth” (Bonnell) McDonald. He graduated...

Jessie J. Otto

Jessie J. Otto

Jan 15, 2023

Jessie Otto, age 41, of Welch, died Sunday, January 15, at her home.

Jessie Joan Otto was born on Sept. 9, 1981, in Zumbrota, the daughter of Edwin and Donna (Clemens) Bignell. She grew up in Welch and graduated from Red Wing High School in 2000. Following high school, she received training as an LPN. She worked in that field...

Dale W. Wisherd

Dale W. Wisherd

Jan 12, 2023

 

Dale Warren Wisherd, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was 89 years old. 

 

Dale was born in Bruce, WI, on April 18, 1933, to George (Iven) and Evelyn Wisherd. He was brother to Darrold Wisherd and Darlene Walker. Dale graduated from Bruce High School in 1952 and volunteered in the Air Force. Following...

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